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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
The notice states that under postal rules the LEADER will not be mailed to anyone in arrears for more than one year. Check the date on your label. if you are nearing a year overdue, contact us by call or renewal submission.
Announcement listing candidates for local offices includes P A Martin for District Judge. Od Criswell for District and County Clerk. W M Souter E B Norman D D Casenbary for County Clerk. E W Fry for County Judge. R Lindsey for County Superintendent of Public Schools. Ms Burkett for County Treasurer. G D Hinson for County Tax Assessor. Rasvre and Woolro.k for County Wards.
Cone Johnson was swept up by a norther in the panhandle last week forcing the cancellation of his Gates appearances in that part of the state.
The district reports a decent harvest this year with expectations of a larger crop in spring. Officials anticipate a broad slate of potential candidates, suggesting a wide field for the upcoming selection.
W. J. Bullock of Wichita Falls is urged by friends to run for the State Senate to succeed Senator John W. Veal. He is an experienced legislator who served in the house with Capt. A. T. Gay and now serves as tax assessor of Wichita County and chairs the prohibition anti-saloon league of the county.
C G Woolfolk announces as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Young County subject to the Democratic primaries next July. A longtime resident with good reputation in the county he has been in the stock business and is a favorite among old-timers cowmen and newcomers. He is qualified and would be a faithful officer if elected.
Judge E W Fry announces candidacy for re election as County Judge of Young county in this week's Leader. He touts one term of service, strict attention to duties, courteous handling of constituents, and broad confidence from many residents. He says he is better prepared and thoroughly competent to serve again.
Roger Q. Denman died after a hunting trip with two Archer City men. A wire fence mishap caused a discharge that struck Denman in the back, killing him instantly. One shooter, Roy Patton, a longtime Archer City resident, is not related to local families and expressed remorse. Denman had previously worked in Graham in the hardware trade.
Olney residents clash over where to build a new twenty thousand dollar schoolhouse. Trustees backed a location, opponents sought an injunction which was vacated last Monday. Unclear if appealed. Local disagreement taints town spirit. resolution hoped soon.
An editorial urges readers to choose wholesome, patriotic periodicals over crime and sensationalism. It promotes The Youth's Companion 1910 volume prospectus offering 52 issues for 1.75 dollars plus 1909 issues and a Venetian calendar. Subscriptions are available at Companion Building Boston.
W. E. Crim departed Monday afternoon for Tuscaloosa Alabama where his mother is reported to be very ill.
A committee soliciting patrons for a new electric light company in Graham has secured more lights than requested, signaling strong backing. A city franchise is expected within days, allowing work to begin soon with lights likely by the first of March.
The Wichita county pro committee failed to secure a quorum for the commissioners court to call a prohibition election. After a futile effort to assemble the court last week the committee chair announced the matter would be dropped for now, making it likely four elections on the prohibition question will be held this winter.
The notice states there will be no newspaper next week due to holidays, with staff available in the office for renewals and subscriptions. It wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and confirms no issue will publish next week.
Prof R Lindsey enters the Democratic primary race for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Young County. Longtime schoolteacher and current appointee, Lindsey is praised for his work in education and seeks voter support for the office and its duties.
South Bend community reports good health for the season and local family visits. Mrs Buna Harrell visited her mother Mrs Mary Goode. T A Kirtley and family plan west Texas as their future home. Mrs A G Love visited her mother Mrs Jarnigan of Eliasville. Grandma Reed returned with granddaughter Vera Reed from Cedar Creek. Mary Lou Burgess has been quite sick and Miss McFerran ends school for the holidays to visit a fever-stricken sister in Graham.
One of the season’s most beautiful home weddings was solemnized Sunday at six o’clock at the H M Yates home. Sam Hinson and Christiana Yates, with Rev T Edwin Cannedy officiating, wore old rose satin. Guests saw a breakfast, then a departure for eastern travels amid showers of rice and many gifts.
Mr Fay Marshall wed Miss Gladys Burns in Jacksboro last Sunday. The groom is a leading Loving young man andگر energetic and promising. The bride is the popular daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Burns of this city. She will be greatly missed from social circles. The Leader joins friends in congratulating the couple.
tf M Burkett announces candidacy for re election to Young county treasurer subject to democratic primaries. He is a well known, competent official praised for business diligence courtesy and accuracy. locals urged to verify his office work with familiar voters and inquire for confirmation of efficiency.
Charlton Stanfield and sister Amelia of Sunset visit their sister Mrs R R Todd. Mr and Mrs A W Kay depart Monday for Christmas with Kay's parents in South Carolina. Rev S J McMurry to preach at Eliasville next Sunday and Mr Lowery Owens to preach at the Presbyterian church in Graham at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
The Young County Teachers Institute met at the High School in Dec 17 1909, with County Superintendent Lindsey presiding. The program covered school law, rural work, recitation steps, literature, libraries, demonstration lessons, and parent teacher organization, as teachers from Graham, Jacksboro, Eliasville, and New Castle participated.
The Young County Institute in Graham finished a productive session despite cold weather. Highlights included A A Cooper presenting U S History and Beulah Posten demonstrating a lesson. The group voted to apply to the State Superintendent for a Summer Normal in Graham in 1910, chose Edgar McLendon as conductor, invited Jack Throckmorton Stephens and Archer Counties to join, endorsed the State Superintendent’s outlined course, and agreed to establish a county professional library.
E H Rowe of Pudcin Valley travels to Gainesville for holiday visit with friends and relatives.
Miss Dot Graham returned Wednesday from Georgetown to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Graham.
Kidwell and Couper extend their sale through January due to bad weather. The notice invites everyone to buy goods at wholesale cost and emphasizes the ongoing sale.
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